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title: Can I place a bid on this parcel or purchase it prior to the tax sale?
description: No, bids cannot be placed prior to the auction taking place.
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# Can I place a bid on this parcel or purchase it prior to the tax sale?

## No, bids cannot be placed prior to the auction taking place.

Bidding cannot take place prior to the auction. For Indiana online sales, you cannot place any bids on Zeus prior to the starting date and time. For Indiana live sales, you also cannot place any bids to the county prior to the start of the sale. 

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